Carpenter Assistant

Harrisonburg VA

Description

Job Summary: Responsible for assisting carpenters on job sites with various tasks, including: * Gather materials for workers to handle on job sites. * Keep job sites clean and machines serviced. * Cover services with plastic material to protect them. * Cut and install insulation. * Cut and fit tile or linoleum. * Spread adhesives on flooring to prep for tile. * Build scaffolding, shoring, and braces. * Cut timber and lumber to specified dimensions. * Hold timbers, lumber, and paneling in place for fastening or cutting. * Drill holes in lumber. * Hold plumb bobs, sighting rods, and other equipment, to aid in establishing reference points and lines. * Assist in the layout of foundation, building lines and anchor bolts. * Set hollow metal doors and frames. * Install toilets. * Install trim and cabinets. * Place and set slabs and sidewalks. * Unload materials from trucks. * Assist with slabs and elevated structures. * Frame wood. * Establish reference points and lines. * Smooth and sand surfaces using power sanders. *Preferred qualifications: High school diploma or GED, as well as 1-2 years of both construction and carpentry experience. *You must be able to follow directions, have a basic understanding of framing, siding, decking and trim installation, and know how to accurately read a tape measure. *Excellent communication and organizational skills are required as well as a positive attitude, the ability to collaborate with a team, and a valid driver’s license. *Must be able to pass a drug test and background check. *Veterans encouraged to apply!